The local pub: it's getting harder and harder to find one in this age of boutique cocktail speakeasies and bar-restaurants.

But Manchester has, thankfully, still got loads and we're looking to reward some of the new kids on the block that have made a big impact in 2015, are doing something spectacular with beers, and are breathing new life into old buildings.

We know the boozer is very close to people's hearts, and that generally given the chance to support one in an awards situation you'd back the pub at the end of your street where you spend your happiest Sundays with your mates.

If the ones on our shortlist aren't familiar to you, then, we can only recommend popping into all of them and then giving one of them your vote when you've weighed them up.

We reckon you'll be impressed with every one on our shortlist, and here they are:

The Smithfield Tavern, Manchester

Heaton Hops, Heaton Chapel

Port Street Beer House, Manchester

Abel Heywood, Manchester

The Crown & Kettle, Manchester

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